Niagara Falls, New York

Recycling centers in Niagara Falls

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3 locations

Full-service metal and material recycling facility serving Niagara Falls and the greater Niagara County area. We accept all types of scrap metal including aluminum, copper, brass, steel, iron, stainless steel, and precious metals. Top prices paid for clean materials with immediate cash payment. We also accept appliances, electronics, and construction materials. Convenient location with easy access for both commercial and residential customers. Scale house available for accurate weighing. Family-owned and operated with over 30 years of experience in the recycling industry.

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Listed hours: Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM-4:30 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, Sunday: Closed

Niagara Metals calls its Packard Road yard in Niagara Falls its 55-acre main scrap processing site and the headquarters of a company that has served Western New York and the Buffalo area since the 1890s. Customers drive onto the scale for a ticket, a yard inspector directs each load to its drop-off spot, and the truck weighs in again between material types. Payment comes at the front office, where valid ID is required for every transaction. Vehicles are scrapped on site once they are at least eight model years old with a lien-free New York State title. Town and state property such as fire hydrants, manhole covers, rail tracks, and shopping carts is refused, along with precious metals and mercury-type substances. Staff identify material and offload oversized pieces, and the yard works alongside parent company Triple M Metal. It opens Monday through Friday.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; weekends closed

Accepts: Scrap metal, Vehicles at least 8 model years old with a lien-free NY title, Oversized material

Services: Drive-on scale with weigh-in between material types · Vehicle scrapping with yard inspection · Staff help offloading oversized material · Material identification

Can I scrap a car at Niagara Metals in Niagara Falls?

Yes, if the vehicle is at least eight model years old and has a lien-free New York State title. A yard inspector checks it over and the front office handles the paperwork.

Do I need ID to sell scrap at Niagara Metals in Niagara Falls?

Yes. Valid ID is required for all transactions at the front office.

Niagara Recycling Center

9401 Porter Road

Recycling facility offering services for a variety of materials serving Niagara County and surrounding communities. We accept paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans, and mixed recyclables. Single-stream recycling available for residential convenience. Commercial recycling programs with scheduled pickup services. We also accept electronics, batteries, and scrap metal. Certified processing facility ensuring all materials are properly sorted and prepared for remanufacturing. Educational programs and tours available for schools and community groups.

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Listed hours: Monday-Saturday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

Materials Accepted in Niagara Falls

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Niagara Falls include Scrap Metal, Metal Recycling, Aluminum, Niagara Falls, Copper. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Niagara Falls, New York

Niagara Falls has used Casella Waste Management for trash and recycling since 2024, replacing Modern Disposal Services, which held the contract from the late 1990s. Residents get a 96-gallon blue tote for trash and a 96-gallon green tote for recycling, and a $181 annual solid waste fee on the property bill pays for the service. Household hazardous waste goes through the Niagara County Refuse Disposal District in Lockport.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who picks up trash and recycling in Niagara Falls, NY?

Casella Waste Management. Its contract began in 2024 and the City Council extended it in 2025 from April 30, 2029 to April 30, 2034. Casella owns and maintains the new 96-gallon blue trash totes, and the city Department of Public Works maintains the 96-gallon green recycling totes.

How much is the Niagara Falls garbage fee?

The solid waste user fee was set at $181 per year in 2019. It is billed to property owners and the City Council must reauthorize it each year in the budget.

Can I put Styrofoam in my Niagara Falls recycling tote?

No. Niagara County lists Styrofoam as a refused item even when it carries a chasing-arrows symbol. Flattened cardboard and rigid plastics such as buckets and toys that do not fit in the tote can sit beside it.

Where can Niagara Falls residents drop off household hazardous waste?

At Niagara County household hazardous waste collection events run by the Refuse Disposal District, which are free to county residents. Pre-registration online is mandatory, the limit is 150 pounds per vehicle, and businesses and not-for-profits are excluded. The events take paint, stains, pesticides, solvents, cleaners, pool chemicals, mercury, and fluorescent bulbs, but not motor oil, alkaline batteries, or electronics.

Can I leave an old TV or computer at the curb in Niagara Falls?

No. New York State prohibits putting electronics out at the curb. Niagara County points small businesses, not-for-profits, and residents without a local program to Hazman at 177 Wales Ave. in Tonawanda, which charges a fee for e-waste.

What do I do with a refrigerator or air conditioner in Niagara Falls?

Have a certified technician remove the refrigerant first, then set it out as a bulk item. Metal appliances have scrap value at a scrap yard.

Recycling tips for Niagara Falls

  • •Pre-register online before any Niagara County household hazardous waste event, because walk-ups are not accepted.
  • •Propane tanks and fire extinguishers cost $10 each at Hazman, 177 Wales Ave. in Tonawanda, or at a county HHW event.
  • •Carpet set out as bulk must be cut, rolled, and bound in rolls no more than 18 inches across and 4 feet long.
  • •Tire retailers must take back old tires free in the size and number you buy new.
  • •Call Niagara County Solid Waste at 716-439-7242 for event dates, since the schedule is posted on rethinkyourwaste.com only to mailing list members.

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